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BLACK PANTHER

Stars and Creators Reflect On Its Arrival

By Ronda Racha Penrice, Urban News Service

Fans, who bought a record-setting number of advance tickets, weren’t the only ones anticipating the Feb. 16 opening of “Black Panther,” Marvel’s historic first black superhero film.

“I’ve been waiting a long time. I was just so, so excited because this was a movie [where] we all felt a lot of ownership, that we thoroughly enjoyed making,” said Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o during the film’s January 30 press conference at the Montage Beverly Hills the morning after its glitzy purple carpet premiere. Nyong’o plays Nakia, T’Challa/Black Panther’s love interest.

Although T’Challa/Black Panther, whose superpowers include speed, strength, night vision, claws and more aided by his country’s powerful metal, Vibranium, was first introduced in the “Fantastic Four” comic book series in 1966, months before the founding of the iconic freedom-fighting Black Panther Party, “Black Panther” is the character’s first-ever live action film. Reportedly Jack Kirby, who created T’Challa/Black Panther with Stan Lee, took the name from the all-black U.S. Army 761st Tank Battalion of World War II dubbed “the Black Panthers.” Chadwick Boseman, well-known for his roles as such real-life heroes as Jackie Robinson and James Brown, is the first to ever play him on film, appearing in 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War” to great enthusiasm. He returns in “Avengers: Infinity War” May 4.

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Rep. Cedric Richmond, the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus railed against President Donald Trump’s boasts about the economy, especially his claims about the Black community, in a blistering response to the president’s State of the Union (SOTU) address.

CBC members also wore Kente cloth-inspired prints to the State of the Union address. Richmond said that every action taken by President Trump, since his election, has been destructive for poor, working-class, and middle-class communities throughout the country, as well as communities of color. He also stated that nothing that the president said during his speech wiped that slate clean. The CBC chairman

CBC Chairman Offers Stinging Rebuttal to

President Trump’s State of the Union Address

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“ N e w s t r a t e g i e s a n d ne w planni ng ar e ne e de d to properly, and effectively build the strong economic infrastructure the African-American community needs if it intends to build wealth and opportunities for the next generation…”

That’s part of what Gerry McCants, president and owner of McCants Communications Group. Inc., told the Executive committee of the NC NAACP, and several local branches in attendance, during the recent st at e c onfer enc e’s w i nt e r meeting.

McCants Communications, in business for 27 years, is pr obabl y b e st k now n for publishing the popular Black Pages USA, the premiere black business advertising magazine distributed throughout the Southeast regionally, that features important profiles, advertisers, and yellow and white pages information.

The Columbia, S.C. native is also the for mer st atew ide

president of the North Carolina Black Chamber of Commerce.

The statewide chairman for the NC NAACP on economic d e v e l o p m e n t , M c C a n t s says the African-American community must become more aggressive when it comes to strengthening its businesses, a n d b u i l d i n g h e a l t h y p a r t n e r s h i p s t o i m p r o ve economic opportunities for those businesses.

“Ever ybody seems to be

r e ad y t o t a l k ab out t he dispar it y as it r elat e s t o minority companies across the country,” McCants told G r e a t e r D i v e r s i t y N e w s recently. “Particularly African-American companies.”

It made no difference where the companies were in the state or the nation, McCants went on to say, all of those companies had the same issues.

And one of the main issues was the need to elect public

officials to office who work to help pave the way for economic development to occur, and prosper in communities of color.

“ We t a l k e d a b o u t t h e collaboration we need to have [with] elected officials, and their roles in terms of how they’re looking at the whole economic space for African-Americans and the African-A m e r i c a n c o m m u n i t y,” McCants said. “If you’re an elected official, and you’re not able to deliver the kind of resources, and the impact you need to have on black communities…we need to do something different.”

“ T h e y ’ r e e l e c t e d f o r a r e a s o n . . . , ” M c C a n t s continued, “…to make that the quality of life for people who live par ticularly in these rural communities…we’ve g o t t o b e a b l e t o p u t s o m e resources, transfer some of those resources to some of t h e s e r u r a l c o m m u n i t i e s . They’ve got to go all the way to Charlotte, or Raleigh, Durham to get access to anything, and that’s ridiculous.”

Ensur ing that e conomic development is ver y much a par t of t he NC NA ACP ’s statewide social justice agenda, McCants says he wants to see ever y local NA ACP branch have a designated economic development chair to spearhead targeted efforts. Establishing t h a t a l s o h e l p s t o b u i l d collaborative effor ts w ith local elected officials, with the ultimate goal being attracting more resources to both urban and rural communities.

“If we’ve got elected officials, whether they’re black or white, and they can’t deliver, then we need to do something totally different. They don’t need to represent those communities.”

“ T h a t ’s a m a j o r i s s u e ,’ McCants continued. “W hy i nvest in a system, pay ing taxes etc., and all of the money is going to the other side of town? That makes absolutely no sense.”

McCants says his role is to bring about awareness, but also help local NA ACP branches with their strategic planning per what k ind of initiative t he y want t o s e e i n t hei r c ommunit ie s . T hat me ans e n g a g i n g b l a c k - o w n e d businesses that certainly need growth, and should have been in equitable positions to do regular contract work for local governments years ago.

But many are still not, and disparity study after disparity s t u d y s h o w s t h a t b l a c k businesses get, at most, 3-4% of the contracts let from local and state government. McCants says those numbers haven’t moved at all, thus putting many of those businesses at risk.

“ T h a t i s a b s o l u t e l y r idiculous,” he exclaimed. “If you don’t have the local economy, you can’t survive. You’re going to be in poverty forever.”

He adds that another part o f t h e s o l u t i o n i s f i n d i n g economic par tners outside of the local community, and b u i l d i n g t h o s e b u s i n e s s relationships to help those communities grow.” •

DALLAS – Among African Americans, small health i m p r o v e m e n t s w e r e associated with lower risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal H y p e r t e n s i o n . A f r i c a n Americans who had at least t wo mo dif iable he a lt hy behaviors at the beginning of the study, compared to those w ith one or none, researchers found the risk of high blood pressure at follow-up was reduced by 20 percent.

Researchers also found that there was a 90 percent lower r isk for high blood pressure among A fr ican Americans who had at least s i x o f s e v e n m o d i f i a b l e h e a l t h y b e h a v i o r s t h a t ar e de f i ne d as par t of t he American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 compared with participants who followed none or one.

The Life’s Simple 7 was developed by the American Heart Association to monitor cardiovascular health in US a d u l t s a n d t o h e l p d e m o n s t r a t e t h a t s m a l l changes can lead to a big

impact in improving heart health. The Life’s Simple 7 includes: not smoking; m a i n t a i n i n g a h e a l t h y w e ight ; e a t i n g h e a lth y ; b e i n g p h y s i c a l l y a c t i v e ; maintaining healthy blood sugar le vels ; controlling c h o l e s t e r o l l e v e l s a n d managing blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Compared with whites, African Americans have a greater risk for developing h i g h b l o o d p r e s s u r e . According to the American Heart Association, currently one out of three adults in A mer ica has high blood p r e s s u r e . A m o n g n o n -Hispanic blacks, 45 percent of men and nearly half (46.3 percent) of women have high blood pressure.

“T he Life’s Simple 7, an approach used by the American Heart Association to monitor cardiovascular health, can also be used to monitor high blood pressure risk in African Americans, a m a j o r r i s k f a c t o r f o r cardiovascular disease,” said John N. Booth, III, MS, lead study author and PhD student in the Department

o f E p i d e m i o l o g y a t t h e University of A labama at Birmingham. “We found that even small improvements in cardiovascular health can reduce risk for developing high blood pressure.”

These latest findings are based on the Jackson Heart Study, a community-based study designed to assess cardiovascular risk among African Americans. Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol were measured in more than 5,000 study participants (5,306 total). They were also asked about their exercise, eating and s m o k i n g h a b i t s a t t h e beginning of the study and fol lowe d up ab out 8 ye ar s later.

Among the study group researchers found:

• More than half developed high blood pressure.

• E i g h t o u t o f 1 0 w h o followed only one or none of the healthy behaviors developed high blood pressure compared with only 1 in 10 (11.1 percent) of par t ic ipant s who f o l l o w e d s i x o f t h e behaviors.

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Our heart is the engine that keeps our body running. That’s why problems with the heart—such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure or heart failure—can significantly impact a person’s well-being, and, at worst, be life-threatening.

During February, American Heart Month, we were able to shine a spotlight on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women i n t he Unit e d St at e s . For African-Americans, it’s also a time to raise awareness of how cardiovascular disease disproportionately impacts m e m b e r s o f t h e B l a c k community. Indeed, nearly half of A fr ican-A mer ican adults suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, compared to about a third of Whites, according to the American Heart Association.

This trend stems in part from the fact that African-American men and women are more susceptible than other racial and ethnic groups to a number of health conditions t hat i nc r e as e t he r isk of heart disease, including high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. African-Americans can take several small steps to manage these conditions and reduce their likelihood of experiencing cardiovascular problems, including adopting a healthy diet, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking.

But improving heart health i n t he A f r ic an -A mer ic an c o m m u n i t y m e a n s m o r e than taking care of ourselves as individuals; it requires a concerted effort by policy makers, healthcare providers a n d c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s t o a d d r e s s s o c i a l a n d environmental barriers and champion proactive strategies for heart health. Only with contributions from all of these stakeholders can we build a culture of health to counter heart disease among African-Americans.

I m p r o v i n g a c c e s s t o preventive cardiovascular care is our chief priority in the fight for African-American heart health. As epidemiologists continue to study whether A fr ican-A mer icans might c a r r y a g e n e t h a t m a k e s u s m o r e p r o n e t o h e a r t problems, ensuring that our family, friends and neighbors t a ke ad vant age of r eg u lar p r e ve n t i ve s c r e e n i n g s i s critically important to identify their risk as early as possible. The fact remains that African-Americans are less likely to get screened for high cholesterol or have their blood pressure under control—despite being 40 percent more likely to have heart-threatening conditions s u c h a s h y p e r t e n s i o n , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e U . S . Depar tment of Health and Human Ser v ices.

W hile care access plays a role in explaining heart health disparities, African- Americans also face unequal o u t c o m e s w h e n t h e y d o

s e e k m e d i c a l t r e a t m e n t fo r h e a r t c o n d i t i o n s . Fo r example, referrals for cardiac rehabilitation are given to African-American patients at a significantly lower rate t h a n t h e i r W h i t e p e e r s , according to the American Heart Journal. This important type of follow-up care—which includes exercise training, education on heart-healthy living and counseling—is c r i t i c a l fo r p a t i e n t s . T h e lack of such care may be one reason A frican-A mericans experience higher readmission and mortality rates than white patients in the year after a heart attack, according to the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust.

For our part, healthcare providers must make it our mission to remove barriers

for African-American patients to preventive services, specialized care and effective follow-up procedures for heart health. And we must also partner with patients to determine a strategy

that can help them effectively monitor and control their conditions.

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Patricia Maryland says that while care access plays a role in explaining heart health disparities, African-Americans also face unequal outcomes when they do

seek medical treatment for heart conditions.

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‘POOR CIRCULATION’ Leads to Worse Outcomes

in African American Vascular Patients

According to a new study, black Americans have more severe vascular disease by the time they see a vascular surgeon, and they are more likely to die of it than other ethnic groups.

V a s c u l a r d i s e a s e i s s o m e t i m e s c a l l e d “ p o o r circulation,” but that doesn’t describe the many ways it is harmful. It can cause heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease (in the arms and legs), carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms and other diseases related to blockages i n t h e a r t e r i e s . M a n y o f those diseases are related to hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.

The study, published in the February Journal of Vascular Surgery, has also found that African American are getting damaging vascular disease at an earlier age than other p o p u l a t i o n s . I n a d d i t i o n , c ompar e d w it h a l l e t hnic groups, black patients were: • More likely to have insulin-

d e p e n d e n t d i a b e t e s , hypertension, congestive heart failure and end-stage

renal disease • Less often medicated with

statins after surgery • Less often insured • More likely to be cigarette

smokersTo make matters worse, black

patients did not see a vascular surgeon until their disease was much farther advanced. Most patients who are referred to a vascular surgeon can have their disease managed without surgery, especially if they start going to the vascular surgeon in time. ( Vascular surgeons treat all types of circulation disorders throughout the body, except for those inside the brain and heart.)

However, the study found that by the time the African American patients saw a surgeon, they had more severe carotid disease (in the neck artery that brings oxygen to the brain), more severe abdominal aortic artery disease (which, if it ruptures, has a high risk of death) and much worse peripheral artery disease, with 73 percent suffering from the most extreme form.

What African Americans Need to Know About

High Blood PressureAfrican Americans in the

U.S. have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) than other racial and ethnic groups. It is also often more severe in blacks, and some medications are less effective in treating HBP in blacks.

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. That’s why it’s called the “silent killer.” The only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have your healthcare provider check it regularly.What is blood pressure?

B l o o d p r e s s u r e i s t h e pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure results from t wo forces. One is created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. The other is the force on the arteries as the heart rests between beats. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).W h a t s h o u l d m y b l o o d pressure be?

Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg. The top number (systolic) is the pressure when the heart beats.

The bottom number (diastolic) is the pressure when the heart rests between beats.

If you’re an adult with a systolic blood pressure of 120 to 129 mm Hg, and your diastolic pressure is less than 80 mm Hg, you have elevated blood pressure. High blood pressure is a pressure of 130 systolic or higher, or 80 diastolic or higher, that stays high over time.How often should I have my blood pressure checked?

Yo u r d o c t o r m a y t a k e several readings over time before making a judgment about your blood pressure.

For proper diagnosis of HBP, your healthcare provider will use an average based on two or more readings obtained on two or more occasions.

C h e c k i n g y o u r b l o o d pressure is quick and painless. You c an have it done i n a doctor’s offce, hospital, clinic,

nurse’s offce, pharmacy, c o m p a n y c l i n i c o r health fair. You can a l s o p u r c h a s e a home blood pressure monitor so you can

check it at home. Your doctor will tell you how

often you should have it checked.

How can high blood pressure affect me?

L e f t u n c o n t r o l l e d o r undetected, HBP can damage blood vessels in various parts of your body. And the longer it’s left untreated, the more

likely organs such as your heart, brain, kidneys or eyes will be damaged. This can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, and loss of vision.W hat can I do about my blood pressure?

Mak ing healthy lifest yle changes is the first step.• D on’t smoke and avoid

secondhand smoke.• R e a c h a n d m a i n t a i n a

healthy weight.Eat a healthy diet that is low

in saturated and trans fats and rich in fruits, vegetables,

whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.• Aim to consume less than

1,500 mg/day of sodium (salt). Even reducing your daily intake by 1000 mg can help.

• E a t f o o d s r i c h i n p o t a s s i u m . A i m f o r 3 , 5 0 0 – 5 , 0 0 0 m g o f d i e t a r y p o t a s s i u m p e r d a y.

• L i m i t a l c o h o l t o n o m o r e t h a n o n e d r i n k a d a y i f y o u ’r e a w o m a n o r t w o d r i n k s a d a y i f you’r e a man.

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• Be more physically active. A im for at least 9 0 to 150 mi nut e s of aer obic and /o r d y n a m i c r e s i s t a n c e exer c is e p er we ek and /o r t h r e e s e s s i o n s o f i s o m e t r i c r e s i s t a n c e exer c is e s p er we ek .

What about medications?D ep endi ng on your r isk and blo o d pr e s sur e le vels , you may be prescribed one or mor e me dic at ions i n addition to lifestyle changes.

I n A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n s , thiazide-type diuretics (water pills) and/or calcium channel blo cker s (C CBs) ar e mor e effective in lowering blood pressure when given alone or as initial medicines in a multidrug regimen.HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?

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U. S . B l a c k E n g i n e e r & I n f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y magazine awarded its 2018 Black Engineer of the Year ( BE YA) E d w a r d We l b u r n Legacy Award to Eric Burnett, A u t o m a t i c Tr a n s m i s s i o n Chief Engineer, FCA US LLC. Burnett joins a long list of FCA US technical business leaders recognized over the years for their technical achievements, management skill, leadership and community service.

Burnett received his award at t he Hist or ic a l l y Black C ol lege s and Univer sit ie s (HCBU) Engineering Deans Power Breakfast on February 10 i n Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . , attended by disting uished HBCU engineers, deans and other prominent leaders from industry, academia and the military. The awards breakfast was part of the BEYA Global Competitiveness Conference that took place February 8-10.

“Eric has made significant contributions to the research

and development of automatic t r a n s m i s s i o n s d u r i n g h i s 23-plus year career at our Company,” said Michael Solt, D i r e c t o r , A u t o m a t i c Transmission Engineering, FCA US LLC. “He is a highly respec ted technical leader

FCA US ENGINEER EARNS 2018 Black Engineer of the Year

EDWARD WELBURN LEGACY AWARD

who consistently makes tough decisions. Eric inspires and motivates others to achieve a h i g h e r p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e m s e l v e s a n d f o r o u r products. He demonstrates the highest character and integrity in everything he does and is a true asset to the Company.”

B u r n e t t w a s n a m e d C hief Engineer, Automatic Transmissions at FCA US in 2017. In this position, he is the single point of contact in the development of 8-speed rear-wheel-drive transmissions used in FCA US vehicles sold in North America. Prior to his current role, Burnett was Chief Engineer, Purchased Light Duty Transmissions, FCA US LLC.

Bur ne t t g r aduat e d f r om O a k l a n d Un i v e r s i t y w i t h a B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n c e i n m e c h a n i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g i n 1 9 9 4 a n d e n t e r e d t h e prestigious Chrysler Institute of Engineering (CIE) program, a two-year technical leadership development program at FCA US. While in the CIE program, Burnett earned his Master of Science in mechanical engineering from Oakland University in 1996.

Bur nett is a member of the Societ y of Automotive Engineers and a frequent presenter at the organization’s conferences.

“It is a tremendous honor to receive recognition for my accomplishments,” Burnett said. “I truly owe it all to my family and peers that have facilit ated my continued g r o w t h a n d s h a r e d i n m y successes. It is my privilege and responsibility to share my life lessons with the community and the next generation of African-American leaders.”

U. S . B l a c k E n g i n e e r & I n f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y magazine also honored Modern Day Te chnolog y L e ader s at t he c onfer enc e, “ br ight , high -p er for manc e women and men shaping the future of engineering, science, and technology who demonstrate superior technical skills and leadership capability.”

T h e f o l l o w i n g F C A US employees earned recognition from BEYA as Modern Day Technology Leaders for 2018:• Ikpemi Sabageh, Release

Engineer for Shift Systems in Chassis

• Kahiree Gans, Assistant Chief Engineer for the Jeep® and Truck Platforms FCA US has a longstanding

c ommitment to recr uiting diverse talent and supporting STEM education initiatives for minorities. The Company a l s o s u p p o r t s v a r i o u s organizations that advance women’s i nvol vement i n STEM professions, including Michigan Council of Women in Technolog y, the Society of Women Engineers and Inforum’s AutomotiveNEXT. •

Eric Burnett, Automatic Transmission Chief Engineer, FCA US LLC with the 2019 Ram 1500 at the North American International Auto Show

Nissan North America has announced its collaboration w it h Wa lt Disne y St udios M o t i o n P i c t u r e s f o r i t s forthcoming film “A Wrinkle in Time” based on the classic 19 62 n o ve l b y Ma d e l e i n e L’ E n g l e . T h e f i l m ’s s t a r -studded cast includes Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Storm Reid, and hits theaters on March 9.

“ T h i s e p i c a d v e n t u r e which takes audiences across d i m e n s i o n s o f t i m e a n d space depicts a world where intergalactic travel is possible,” s a i d J e r e m y Tu c k e r, v i c e p r e s i d e n t , M a r k e t i n g Communications & Media, Nissan North America. “It’s fitting that the all-new Nissan LEAF, equipped with Nissan’s latest advanced technologies, m a k e s a n a p p e a r a n c e i n

the film. Nissan is proud to support “A Wrinkle in Time” as well as its cast and director who are working to imagine tomorrow, today.”

Science and break-through technologies play an important role in “A Wrinkle in Time.” Nissan is the world leader of electric vehicle sales, selling more than 300,000 units since its first introduction in 2010. As the halo vehicle for Nissan Intelligent Mobility, it was a natural tie-in for the all-new Nissan LEAF to be in the film.

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I d o n ’ t r e m e m b e r m y grandparents assisting me with homework beyond holding up flash cards for me to recite. They could have, I just don’t remember. I do remember Lil’ Bow Wow’s release of “Beware of Dog” in 2000 followed by my incessant pleading to hang his poster on my bedroom wall. I also remember hearing my mother’s inevitable “no” as she repeated her “no posters on these walls” policy.

I n a f a s t - p a c e d , t e c h -obsessed world, assisting your chi ld w it h home work c an prove a daunting task. New

teaching methods are adopted every day. Even professionals with advanced degrees are not necessarily equipped to help children with homework.

However, all parents should feel empowered to teach their children social and emotional d e ve l o p m e n t . S o c i a l a n d emotional competence yields similar academic gains as s t r i c t l y e d u c a t i o n a l i n t e r v e n t i o n s . P a r e n t s , churches, and communities b e a r t h e b r u n t o f t h e responsibility for socializing children. This is where we, a s a c o m m u n i t y, h a ve a n opportunity to shine.

A report from the Brookings In s t it u t i o n , p u bl i s h e d i n May 2 015, c a l le d for t he prioritization of social and emotional development as the U.S. Congress worked on the bil l that would become the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), that was signed into law by Barack Obama in December 2015.

The report, titled “Social and Emotional Development: T h e Ne x t S c h o o l Re fo r m

Frontier,” claims social and emotional competence directly correlates to a child’s ability to learn and achieve in school. The report cited the findings of a study of more than 200,000 students from kindergarten to high school who participated i n s o c i a l a n d e m o t i o n a l development learning (SEL) p r o g r a m s a t s c h o o l . T h e study found that students who c omple t e d SEL pr og r ams demonstrated greater social skills, less emotional stress, better attitudes, fewer conduct problems, and more frequent positive behaviors, such as c o op er at ion and help for other students—benefits that translate to the workplace.

In November 2017, after all 50 states and the District of Columbia submitted their st ate ESSA plans, Lauren Poteat reported that states were ignoring opportunities to address social competency in the new national education law. Social and emotional development is a child’s ability to understand and control his/her feelings, acknowledge

and respect the feelings of others, and to form meaningful relationships. In layman’s t e r m s , s o c i a l /e m o t i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t i s t h e authoritative, waving finger of your mother, father, grandma, g r a n d p a , a u n t o r u n c l e saying: “Remember who you representin’, when you walk out this door.” Or, for those of us familiar with Christianity, s o c i a l a n d e m o t i o n a l development echoes Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

So, what can Black parents do to supplement the lack of school-based SEL programs? Here are a few things my grandparents did.Respect Your Child’s Voice

If there was a rule I didn’t a g r e e w i t h , m y g r a n d m a a l way s t o ok t he t i me t o hear my perspec tive. She didn’t listen just waiting to reply; she listened intently, to understand. Most times I didn’t change her mind, but a few times I did. Those

experiences taught me that my voice was valid, that you didn’t’ have to agree with someone to understand their perspective, and that simply acknowledging someone else’s perspective can create an environment for enlightenment.Give Your Child Tangible Heroes

T here was a ‘no posters on these walls’ policy in my house. I am almost certain my grandma didn’t want posters of celebrities on her wall for r e sp e c t abi l it y de vot ions . Howe ver, t he uni nt ende d outcome was an elevated p er c ept ion of s elf-wor t h. Si n c e , m y g r a n d m a n e ve r provided me the opportunity to idolize my favorite pop stars, I learned to look to the people around me for role models and guidance. Ultimately, I learned that whatever tools I needed to succeed were already within me. I learned how to control my behavior. I held the sole responsibility for my choices and whenever I felt confused, the first people I looked to for help were in my immediate

support system.Encourage Your Children

I never received a reward for expected behavior. I didn’t get taken out for pizza or ice cream for good grades or behavior. Never theless, my grandpa never missed an opportunity to show his appreciation for a job well done, either through a big bear hug or a cheesy smile.

Neither of my grandparents g r a d u a t e d h i g h s c h o o l , however they were able to have a profound impact on my academic progress by simply validating my voice, providing a strong support system, and encouraging me regardless of accolades from the outside world.

Learn more about social and emotional development and the Every Student Succeeds Act at nnpa.org/essa. •

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K n o w n a s c r i t i c a l l i m b ischemia. PAD and CLI can lead to amputation.

“I realized early in my career that the incidence of vascular disease was highest in my patient population,” said noted vascular surgeon Dr. Donna Mendes, who practices near the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and treats many

African American patients. She comments on the issue in a Society for Vascular Surgery video.

“Many [patients] come to see me when their disease has progressed to the point that all I can offer is amputation,” she said. “My patient population has an enormous burden [from hardening of the arteries]. The additional factors of smoking, obesity and not treating their diabetes and

cholesterol complicate their vascular disease. The rate of amputation [has been] more than twice that of Caucasians.”

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“Black Pant her ” fol lows T ’C ha l la / Black Pant her ’s jour ne y, i n t he af t e r mat h of his fat her ’s de at h, t o le ad his t e chnolog ic a l l y advanced nation, Wakanda, which the world believes is impoverished. Featuring black actors from the United States, England and various parts of A fr ica, “Black Panther” is t he f i r st Mar vel f i l m s e t in a black-r uled nation. A s such, the film challenges the negative stereotypes in which t h e wo r l d t y p i c a l l y v i e w s African nations. It also raises larger questions about what a successful never colonialized African countr y might look like and what role it would play in today’s global landscape.

The film’s larger significance was clearly important to Nyong’o and her fellow cast members – who i nclude d B os e man, Michael B. Jor dan ( Erik Killmonger), Forest Whitaker ( Z u r i ) , A n g e l a B a s s e t t ( T’Challa/ Black Panther’s stepmother Ramonda), “Get Out” Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya (W’Kabi) and more – during the Hollywood press c o n fe r e n c e w h e r e Ma r ve l Studios head Kevin Feige and Ryan Coogler, the film’s co-writer and director, were also present.

J o r d a n , w h o p l a y s t h e main villain Erik Killmonger that challenges T’Challa /Black Panther’s ascension as Wakanda’s king, said he only truly grasped the film’s importance after seeing it for the first time at the premiere.

“I couldn’t describe that

through the work of production designer Hannah Beachler, Oscar-nominated costume designer Ruth E. Carter and hair department head Camille Friend.

“How it was written is that the men are always behind the women as well so no one is undermined,” said Wright of the film and her character. “The men are not like ‘you shouldn’t be in technology, you shouldn’t be in math.’ T’Challa is like ‘go ahead sis, this is your department, this is your domain, like kill it.’”

Boseman attributes that gender balance to the vision that is Wakanda. “The idea of the next generation being smar ter, being better than you, is a concept that they would have evolved to,” said Boseman. “So even though s h e ’s r e a r e d i n t h e s a m e generation, she’s my younger s i s t e r, s h e b e n e f i t s f r o m whatever I have. So you want your sons and daughters to be better than you were. So that concept is a Wakandan concept.”

Coogler, previously known for his independent social justice film “Fruitvale Station” and the latest installment of

the Rocky franchise, “Creed,” both starring Jordan, said he was cautious not to tamper too much with the “Black Panther” spirit so well established by the comic books in the script he wrote with Joe Robert Cole.

“You can go through our film and see something in there probably from every writer that has touched T’Challa’s c h a r a c t e r a n d t h e “Bl a c k Panther” comics, from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s initial r uns t o D on Mc Gr egor t o Christopher Priest, Reginald Hudlin, Jonathan Hickman and Ta-Nehisi Coates,” he said, naming most of the franchise writers. “The character has got a long history and such rich stuff to mine and each writer left their own mark.”

When the film’s radicalism w a s s i n g l e d o u t , F e i g e reminded those in the room that “Black Panther” was born radical. “Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and the whole Marvel bullpen created Wakanda and created T’Challa and created Black Panther and made him a smarter, more accomplished character than any of the other white characters in the mid-1960s,” he said.

T h a t i n t e g r i t y , F e i g e

continued, guided this Marvel team. “If they had the guts to do that in the mid-1960s,” he said, “the least we [could] do is live up to that and allow this story

to be told the way it needed to be told and not shy away from things that the Marvel founders didn’t shy away from in the height of the Civil Rights era.” •

also leveled the charge made by lawmakers and economists alike that Trump is just riding the economic wave that began dur i ng P r e sident Bar ack Obama’s tenure.

“He boasts about a booming e c o n o m y , b u t i t i s n o t something he can take credit for,” said Richmond. “Much like the money he inherited from his father to st ar t his business, President Trump inherited a growing economy from President Obama.”

Richmond continued: “The low Black unemployment rate he boasted about has been falling for eight years and has only changed by one percent since he took office. In addition, while t h e B l a c k u n e m p l o y m e n t rate is at an historic low, it is still double the rate of White unemployment and doesn’t take i n t o a c c o u n t t h e f a c t t h a t A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n s a r e disproportionately underemployed

feeling before actually sitting d o w n a n d w a t c h i n g t h a t film and seeing yourself on screen, not just me personally, but people that look like me in power and having those socially relevant themes but in a movie that you want to sit down and watch and enjoy,” Jordan said.

As someone from both the United States and Zimbabwe, D a n a i G u r i r a , w h o p l a y s Okoye, leader of the female warriors known as the Dora Milaje who protect the king, had an even more positive response to the fic tional Wakanda and its ver y real continent. Gurira shared that she appreciated the departure fr om t he usua l depic t ions of A f r ic an c ount r ie s as impoverished.

“You see the power and potential of where you’re from, but you see how skewed it’s viewed by the world and how misrepresented it is and how distorted it is or besieged by the world so often,” she said. “[“Black Panther” is] kind of a salve to those wounds to see this world brought to life this way and to see all the potential and power of all the different African culturalisms and aspects of our being that’s actually celebrated,” she said.

“Black Panther ” is also noteworthy for its elevation of black women in the superhero genre, be they strong like Gurira’s Okoye, humanitarian like Nyong’o’s Nakia, royal like Angela Bassett’s Ramonda or STEM geniuses like Letitia W r i g h t ’ s S h u r i w h o i s T’Challa /Black Panther’s sister. That elevation was also present behind the scenes

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Living WordPsalms 27: 1 & 14

1: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

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Healthier Soul Food Cookbook Takes Fresh Approach to Traditional Recipes for “Go Red” Heart Health Month

Joint Project Between Transamerica Center

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Healthier, Happy Traditional Eating

L O S A N G E L E S – T h e H e a l t h i e r T r a d i t i o n s C o o k b o o k : S o u l Fo o d , a healthy twist on traditional Southern dishes, features 17 classic recipes and is available for complimentary download t o d a y. T h e c o o k b o o k , a collaboration of Transamerica Center for Health Studies® (TCHS) with the Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP), helps maintain the integrity of these soul food dishes, while identifying easy steps people can take to enjoy healthier versions. Each recipe was adapted and tested by two nutritionists to ensure an increase in nutritional value and decrease in caloric value.

According to the American Hear t A ssociation, “hear t disease is the No. 1 killer for all Americans, and stroke is also a leading cause of death. As frightening as those statistics are, the risks of getting those

diseases are even higher for A f r ic a n -A m e r ic a ns . High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes are the most common conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.” The American Heart Association highlights more startling statistics:

y Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 50,000 African-American women annually.

y O f A f r i c a n - A m e r i c a n w o m e n ages 20 and older, 4 9 p e r c e n t h a v e h e a r t diseases.

y O n l y 1 i n 5 A f r i c a n -American women believes she is personally at risk.

y Only 52 percent of African-A m e r i c a n wo m e n a r e aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

y Only 36 percent of African-American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk.

Recipes in the cookbook include Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo, Pan-fried Catfish, Smothered Pork Chops, and Peach Cobbler, and have a breakdown of the calories, f a t , c h o l e s t e r o l , s o d iu m , c a r b o h yd r a t e , f i b e r a n d protein content of the dish. In addition, how-to videos that highlight the preparation of some of the dishes are

available on TCHS’s website and YouTube channel.

“Transamerica Center for Health Studies is proud to partner with the Association of Black Women Physicians to create a soul food cookbook that increases the nutritional value of these recipes while keeping the hear tiness of Southern favorites,” said Hector De La Torre, executive director of TCHS. “This is the third cookbook we have prepare d and, c onsistent with our values, these recipes help to improve health and we l l n e s s . S o u l fo o d a n d S o u t h e r n c u i s i n e h a v e a history as rich as their flavors, and this cookbook includes interesting facts about soul food histor y, in addition to helpful nutrition facts.”

With the impact of obesity, high blood pressure, and d i a b e t e s o n t h e A f r i c a n -American community, the recipes are both nutritious and flavorful, and can help to empower healthier choices a r o u n d t h e d i n n e r t a b l e . For example, nutritionists make simple substitutions like swapping out regular flour for whole wheat flour in cornbread, and replacing b a c o n w h i l e k e e p i n g t h e smoky flavor with paprika in collard greens.

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Bl a c k Wo m e n P h y s i c i a n s empowers Black Women to lead in health and wellness for ourselves and the community through premiere educational programs, resources, and par tnerships like this one with Transamerica Center for Health Studies that help to spur healthier eating choices,” s a i d Sh e r r i l R i e u x , M . D., from the Association of Black

Wo m e n P h y s i c i a n s . “O u r patients are always asking for ways to eat healthier, and this cookbook was a great way to highlight the health benefits of dishes that have brought happy memories to families for generations.”

T he Healthier Traditions cookbook complements other A BW P i nit iat ive s l i ke it s wellness workshops, which

are organized, implemented and facilitated by physician v o l u n t e e r s . T h e s e r i e s i s offered in community forums to educate families about d i a b e t e s , h y p e r t e n s i o n , asthma, HIV/AIDS, obesity, a n d g e n e r a l h e a l t h a n d w e l l n e s s i s s u e s . T h e s e workshops serve as a bridge between health providers to empower individuals to be more active participants in their own health care.

TCHS and ABWP remain committed to empowering consumers to achieve the best outcomes in their personal health and wellness. Please v isit t he T CHS we bsit e t o download this cookbook for free and browse our previous cookbooks, American Classic and Traditional Mexican. •

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Overall, participants who followed more ideal health behaviors were younger and more likely to be women and to have at least a high school

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Booth said that more research is needed to better understand why African Americans remain a p o p u l a t i o n p a r t i c u l a r l y v u l n e r a b l e t o h i g h b l o o d pressure, but that the Life’s Simple 7 program offers an opportunity to intervene and reduce their risk for additional heart health complications. •

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed proposals from contractors will be opened on March 14, 2018 @ 1:30 pm for the Wake County Public School System Mobile Classroom Addition at Oakview ES. Additional information required to respond to this request for bids is available on our website at: http://www.wcpss.net/Page/250 . Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The Wake County Public School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids.


BECO, INC. solicits M/WBE quotations from electrical material suppliers and subcontractors for the following project:

FTCC Allman Center Pole Light RepairWinston Salem, NC

Plans can be reviewed at our office at 2124 Surrett Drive, High Point, NC.

Contact Doug Pauley (336) 889-3477. Bid Date: March 1, 2018.


ROWAN-CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGECABARRUS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

BID OPENING

Rodgers will accept sealed bids from job specific pre-qualified trade contractors for the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College – Cabarrus Advanced Technology Center project on Tuesday, February, 27 2018 at 3:00 PM, located at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) – Room #115, 399 Biotechnology Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Any required re-bids will be held at the same location on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 3:00 PM.

Bid Packages to Include: 03A Structural Concrete, 05A Structural Steel, and 31A Complete Sitework

Please contact Kris Greenway (KGreen [email protected]) for further information.


State Utility Contractors, Inc. solicits material and subcontract bids for the following work: Demolition, Hauling, Site Work, Erosion Control, Paving, Seeding, Precast Concrete, Concrete, Masonry, Waterproofing, Insulation, Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Roofing, and Material Supply for Gilder Creek W R R F R A S P u m p S t a t i o n & Secondary Clarifier No. 1 and No. 2 improvements in Greenville, SC. The bid date for this project is March 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Minority businesses are encouraged to submit proposals for this work. If additional information is needed, please contact David Lucas at (704) 289-6400. EOE M/F


State Utility Contractors, Inc. solicits material and subcontract bids for the following work: Hauling, Site Work, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Asphalt Paving, Concrete, Painting, Electrical and Material Supply for Broad River Water Treatment Plant Expansion project located in Spindale, NC. The bid date for this project is March 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Minority businesses are encouraged to submit proposals for this work. If additional information is needed, please contact David Lucas at (704) 289-6400. EOE M/F


The Union County Board of Education, Monroe, NC, will receive bids for Paving Renovations at various locations, Bid Number 8-97000097A.

A Prebid Meeting will not be held. Bid documents and questions relating to this project may be directed to Ms. Penny Helms, CLGPO, at penny.helms@ucps. k12.nc.us.

Bids will be received by at the UCPS Facilities Department, 201 Venus Street, Monroe, NC 28112 no later than 10:00 am on February 27, 2018. The sealed envelope must reference Company Name, Address, and Bid Number. Bids may not be withdrawn for (60) days after bid due date.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities in bidding.


NOTICE OF BID DATE CHANGE

Single Prime Bids for the construction of the W.B. WICKER S.T.E.A.M. PK-5 SCHOOL Project, Sanford, NC, will be received from prequalified general contractors until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in the lower level meeting room at Lee County School Central Offices, 106 Gordon Street, Sanford, NC. Questions regarding prequalification or other inquiry should be made to Hite Associates, PC, 2600 Meridian Drive, Greenville, NC, telephone 252-757-0333, during normal business hours.

BID NOTICE

Clancy & Theys Construction Co. – (516 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC, 919-834-3601, Fax: 919-834-2439), is requesting bids for WCPSS North Ridge Elementary School Project, for all bid packages. Project includes demolition of existing school and construction of 125,000 sf new elementary school in Raleigh, NC. Bid Packages 02A-Grading, 02B-Site Utilities, 02C-Asphalt Paving, 02D-Site Concrete, 02E-Fencing, 02F-Landscaping, 02G-Site Development (Turnkey), 02K–Building Demolition/Abatement, 03A-Concrete Foundations, 03B-Concrete Slabs, 03D-Concrete (Turnkey), 04A-Masonry, 05A–Structural Steel, 14A-Elevators, 15A–Plumbing, 15B-Fire Protection, 15C-HVAC, 15D-HVAC Controls, 16A- Electrical will bid March 20, 2018 at 3:00 pm. Bid Packages 01A-Building C lean ing , 06A-Casework , 07A- Waterproofing, 07B-Roofing, 07D-Metal Panels, 08A-Aluminum & Glass, 08C-Doors/Frames/Hardware, 09A- Drywall, 09B-Hard Tile, 09C-Acoustical, 09E-Resilient/Carpet, 09F-Painting, 10C-Signage, 10D-Operable Partitions, 10F-Specialties, 11A-Food Service Equipment, 12A-Window Treatment, and 12E- Media Center Shelving will bid March 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at the WCPSS office located at 1429 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 116, Raleigh NC, 27610. Subcontractors must be pre-qualified in order to submit a bid. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 10 am on February 27, 2018 at Clancy &Theys’ office. A Site Walk-thru is scheduled for March 2 at 1:30pm at 7120 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.

For second tier, supplier opportunities, and bid documents please contact Debra Connolly at Clancy & Theys. WCPSS and Clancy & Theys have an affirmative policy of fostering, promoting, and conducting business with minority owned enterprises. Minority contractors are encouraged to participate in the bidding process.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Durham Housing Authority (DHA), requests sealed Proposals (RFP# P18-005) for Collection Services. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 pm EDST on March 16, 2018 at 330. E Main St, Durham, NC

Details are available beginning February 16, 2018 at www.durhamhousingauthority .org .

NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON MARCH 6REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A

NON-SIGNALIZED LEFT-OVER AT THE INTERSECTIONOF N.C. 162 (BINGHAM DRIVE) AT GREENOCK AVENUE

AND A NON-SIGNALIZED LEFT-OVER AT THEINTERSECTION OF N.C. 162 (BINGHAM DRIVE) ATPEPPERBUSH DRIVE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY

STIP PROJECT NO. SS-4906CVThe N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to construct a non-signalizedleft-over at the intersection of N.C. 162 (Bingham Drive) at Greenock Avenueand a non-signalized left-over at the intersection of N.C. 162 (Bingham Drive)at Pepperbush Drive.

The proposed improvements are the result of traffic safety reviews of the twointersections.

A public meeting will be held at Arran Lake Baptist Church located at 1130Bingham Drive on Tuesday, March 6th from 5 to 7 p.m.

The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formalpresentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answerquestions and receive comments. The comments and information receivedwill be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.

Project maps are also available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/.

There is the opportunity to submit written comments via phone, email, or mailby March 20, 2018.

For additional information, please contact Sean Matuszewski, Division 6 ProjectEngineer by phone: (910) 364-0603 or via email at [email protected];or by mail: NCDOT Division 6, P.O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans withDisabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, EnvironmentalAnalysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, by phone(919) 707-6069 or by e-mail at [email protected] as early as possibleso that arrangements can be made.

Persons who speak Spanish and have a limited ability to read, speak or understandEnglish, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meetingby calling 1-800-233-6315.

Aquellas personas que hablan español o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablaro entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitanantes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-233-6315.

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ATTENTION MINORITY SUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS:

Clancy & Theys Construction Company is seeking MBE/DBE Bid proposals for Labor and/or Materials for all building trades required for the W.B. Wicker PK-5 STEAM School Major Renovation and New Construction. Bid information is available at the Clancy & Theys Office in WILMINGTON and online at isqft.com. Bids are due by 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Contact Dale McGee at (910) 392-5220, Fax (910) 392-5254.


MARY CASEY HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDSBORO

GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

Sealed proposals will be received by the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDSBORO at 700 North Jefferson Avenue until 3:00 P.M., Thursday, March 15, 2018, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the Mary Casey House Renovation project. Scope of work will consist of, but is not limited to, the following items:

1. Provide all labor, materials and equipment required to convert existing 4,166 SF building into a four-unit apartment building.

2. Provide new site work, utilities, landscaping, etc. identified on the plans.

3. Provide all other work as shown on plans, in the project manual and as required by codes.

A PreBid Conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. Meeting will be held at the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro Administrative Office, 700 North Jefferson Avenue, Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530. Following the meeting, Contractors will have the opportunity to visit the project site.

Notice to Contractors: Due to the nature of the renovation and alteration the building will undergo, it is strongly recommended for General and SubContractors, bidding the project, to visit the building and familiarize t h e m s e l v e s w i t h t h e e x i s t i n g construction methods, finishes, general working conditions and the extent of the demolition, structural and renovation work.

Complete Plans and Project Manual will be open for inspection in the office of Stogner Architecture, PA, 615 East Broad Avenue, Rockingham, North Carolina (Designer); at the Housing Authority Office; or complete Plans and Project Manual will be available for on-line viewing from the offices of Construct Connect www.constructconnect.com; McGraw Hill Financial www.mhfi.com; NEXTPLANS www.nextplans.com and Construction Journal www.constructionjournal.com.

Complete Plans and Project Manual may be obtained by download from Stogner Architecture, PA. by qualified bidders. For instructions on downloading these documents email bids@stogner architecture.com.

Documents may be obtained in printed form from McGee Cadd Greenville, 2095 S. Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27834, 252-752-4400, E-Mail: mcgee02 @mcgee-cadd.com with production costs being paid by the contractor.

All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective trades,

Contractors will be responsible to ensure that economic opportunities, to the greatest extent feasible follow Section 3 Requirements 24 CFR Part 135.1 and Section 3 Clause 24 CFR Part 135.38.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

ANTHONY GOODSON, JR., CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERHOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDSBORO

Designer: Stogner Architecture, PA615 East Broad AvenueRockingham, North Carolina 28379(910) 895-6874

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Outreach Session & Prequalification Workshop: Frank L. Blum Construction, as the Construction Manager at Risk for The State of North Carolina and NC State University is hosting an Outreach Session & Prequalification Workshop for Phase 1 - Carmichael Gymnasium Addition & Renovation on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 4:30 pm at the Playzone at Carmichael Gym, 1000 Carmichael Gym, 2611 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC. The project will demolish the 47,000 GSF east wing, and replace it with an addition of approximately 82,800 GSF. It will be a LEED silver certified building.

Phase 1 Scopes of Work include: General Trades, Building Demolition, Hazardous Material Abatement, Concrete, Structural Steel, Elevators, Sitework, Site Utilities and Aggregate Piers. Phase 1 is scheduled to bid and start May 2018.

Historically underutilized and minority business participation is strongly encouraged. For more information on the project visit our Public Plan Room at http://www.flblum.com/subcontractors.php.


Wake Technical Community College Building Envelope Modifications

9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

Sealed bid for this work will be received by Garion Bunn, Project Manager, Facilities Design and Construction, Wake Technical Community College, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, Ph (919) 866-5820 up to 2:00 PM, on Thursday, March 15th, 2018 at the Montague Hall Room 216 (located at 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh NC 27603) and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read aloud. Complete plans and specification and contract documents can be obtained from MHAworks, PA, 501 Washington Street, Suite G, Durham, NC 27701.

Contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license under the State laws governing their respective trades and that North Carolina General Statute 87 will be observed in receiving and awarding contracts. General Contractors must have general license classification for General Construction.

No bid may be withdrawn after the opening of bids for a period of 30 days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.

An informal site visit may be requested to Scott LaPorte, MHAworks by Monday, February 26, 2018.


Sealed proposals from contractors will be opened on March 15, 2018 @ 2:00 pm for the Wake County Public School Floor Settlement Repairs at Leesville Road Elementary School. Additional information required to respond to this request for bids is available on our website at: http://www.wcpss.net/Page/250 . Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The Wake County Public School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RE-BID

Yates Construction Co., Inc. is seeking certified DBE quotations on the following project:

Project: N o r t h C a r o l i n a D e p a r t m e n t o f Transportation – Rockingham CountyFormerly known as DG00410 now DG00418 – US 29 Business and US 158/NC 14Remove and Replace Monolithic Traffic Islands and Curb and Gutter Bid Date: March 1, 2018 @ 2:00 PM

Items of work include: Trucking, Paving, Concrete,

Signs & Safety and Traffic Control

** Quotes must be submitted to our office no later than 4 hours before bid

to be considered. Please fax bids to 336-548-1903 Attn: Leslie Gaines **

Interested parties may contact Mike Fritts or Leslie Gaines at (336) 548-9621 or [email protected] for further information. Plans and specifications can be reviewed at our office located at 9220 NC Hwy 65 in Stokesdale. Yates Construction Company, Inc., has several policies aimed to assist and encourage DBE firms to participate. These policies include, but are not limited to, a Quick Pay Agreement and Bonding Assistance.

jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents. (336-368-4047) Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.

You may view plans & specs at the following locations: All work will be in accordance with the Plans and Specifications which are on file in the office of the 1) City/County Purchasing Department,

Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, (336) 727-2983;

2) Construct Connect, 2825 Edwards Road, Suite 800, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209, 800-364-2059 x8221;

3) Black & Veatch International Company, 10715 David Taylor Driver, Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28562, (704) 548-8461;

4) Black & Veatch International Company, 11000 Regency Parkway, Suite 410, Cary, NC 27518, (919) 462-7501.

Bonding:It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance:Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments:It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly or monthly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of Winston-Salem

JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE/ DBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontractors.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RE-BID

Sealed proposals will be received by Monteith Construction Corp. for the New Kannapolis Fire Station #2 & #3 project on the following date and time for the following packages: March 8, 2018 @ 3:00 PM: BP-500 Turnkey Steel; BP- 711 Caulking; BP-740 Metal Roofing; BP-746 Wood Siding; BP-830 Overhead Doors; BP-840 – Glass & Glazing; BP-925 Drywall; BP-950 Acoustic Panel BP- 990 Painting; BP – 2100 Sprinklers; BP-2200 Plumbing; BP- 2300 HVAC; BP – 3100 Turnkey Sitework; BP-3200 Chain Link Fences; BP-3400 Landscaping

Bids will be received and opened publicly at the Kannapolis Town Hall, 3rd Floor Training Room, Located at 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis NC 28081. No facsimile or email submissions are permitted.

Sealed bids are to be Hand Delivered to the bid opening location noted above, or mailed Sealed Bids can be delivered before 2:00 on March 7, 2018 to the office of Monteith Construction Corp. 32 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401. In Accordance with General Statute GS 133-3, Specifications may list one or more preferred brands as an alternate to the base bid in limited circumstances. Bid documents can be viewed on ISQFT or by contacting Brian Stamp 910-791-8101 or email [email protected].

Historically Underutilized Businesses are strongly encouraged to participate.


Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids for MBE/WBE Participation.

Project Name: Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) Muddy Creek and Archie Elledge WWTPs Phase II Rehabilitation Project

Project Date: Bids: 3-20-18 @ 2:00 PM

** Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613

** Please provide your proposal by: 3-19-18 by fax or email to [email protected] or [email protected]

Work May Include, But not Limited To: Materials, Staking & Surveying, Seeding, Mulching, Interior &

Exterior Piping & Valves, Water, Sewer, Earthwork, Electrical, Switchgear, Instrumentation

& all Mechanical & Electrical Appurtenances, Pump Station, Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing,

Erosion Control, Precast Concrete Structures, Thermal & Moisture

Protection, Finishes, Painting, Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction, Rebar Tying & Other Incidental

Items Necessary For Construction to complete the project.

The scope o f work covers two facilities: The Archie Elledge WWTP and the Muddy Creek WWTP.

Work at the Muddy Creek WWTP includes, but is not limited to:

Aeration System Upgrades y Five aeration blowers equipped

with an automatic dissolved oxygen control system;

y New process air piping, valves, and air flow meters for the three existing aeration basins in conjunction with modifications to existing aeration piping associated the existing Blower Building;

y Replacement of existing membranes for the diffused aeration system for the three existing aeration basins; ·

y Construction of a new electrical room within the existing Blower Building;

y Associated site work and electrical work.

Thickening Facilities Upgrade y I n s t a l l a t i o n o f n e w g r a v i t y

thickener drive mechanism and appurtenances;

y Two new adjustable frequency driven thickened waste activated sludge pumps with associated piping and valves;

y New polymer ked system; y Construction of new electrical room

within the existing thickening building; y HVAC and plumbing improvements; y Associated site work and electrical

work.

Digester Improvements y Six new sludge recirculation pumps; y Six new sludge transfer pumps; y Modifications to the two existing

primary heat exchangers; y Upgrade to the existing boiler controls; y Two new plant hot water loop pumps

and three heating water pumps; y New compressed air system; y Modifications to the existing standby

generator radiator; y Replacement of valves and flow meters.

Work at the Archie Elledge WWTP includes, but not limited to:

Thickening Facility Upgrades y Construction of a new waste activated

sludge pumping station with three submersible screw centrifugal pumps equipped with adjustable frequency drives;

y Refurbishment of two existing gravity belt thickener

y One new gravity belt thicker; y New polymer feed system and bulk

storage tank; y New electrical room within the existing

Gravity Belt Thickener Building; y Modifications to the existing piping

and valves to accommodate new work; y Modifications to the existing odor

control scrubber and piping; y Modifications to existing wet-well and

installation of two new submersible filtrate pumps;


Primary clarifier Effluent Level Control Structure:

y Construction of a new Level Control Structure for the Primary Clarifiers with associated level transmitters, piping and valves;


Please contact Daniel Lynch (Vice President of Engineering) at dlynch@


UNC Charlotte is soliciting bids from general contractors only for the Campus Infrastructure Renewal - Phase 3 project . The project entails boiler replacement in the Atkins, Kennedy, and McMillan Greenhouse buildings. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on March 1st, 2018, 2:00 PM EST. Bids will be received on March 15th, 2018 until 2:00 PM EST. Details are available at http://facilities.uncc.edu/advertisements.

PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON

NORTH CAROLINA

The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington North Carolina (WHA) invites separate and sealed bids from contractors for Pest Control, HVAC Service Authority Wide, Cleaning Service , Paint ing Services and Copier & Printer Services Authority Wide. Please go to www.wha.net for a bid package and further information. Packages will be available for viewing 2/23/2018.

INVITATION TO BIDMWBE/DBE SUBCONTRACTORS

Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting quotations for the following:

Guilford County Family Justice Center Renovations. Bids are due at 3:00 pm on 03/07/18. Interested subcontractors should contact Bruce

Guarini at 611-A Industrial Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-2477,

or [email protected].


Bar Construction Co., Inc. is soliciting quotations for the following: Davie

High School – Athletic Field House. Bids are due at 3:00 pm on 03/08/18.

Interested subcontractors should contact Brian Tessier at 611-A Industrial Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-

2477, or [email protected].



The Academy at Lincoln HVAC Renovations. Bids are due at 2:00 pm on 03/08/18. Interested subcontractors should contact Bruce Guarini at 611-

A Industrial Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-2477, or bguarini@

barconstruction.com.



Oka T. Hester Park Phase I. Bids are due at 2:00 pm on 03/08/18.

Interested subcontractors should contact Bruce Guarini at 611-A Industrial Ave,

Greensboro, NC 27406, (336) 274-2477, or [email protected].

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE AND LEASE

JOHNSON LEXUS IN RALEIGH

2018 Lexus suvs and sedans are here Come and see Carlos Sang at Johnson Lexus in Raleigh for details on purchasing and Leasing.

Direct: 305-978-7361Office: 919-877-1800Email: [email protected]

As construction manager of New Hanover County School’sRoland-Grise Middle School Renovation project, is hosting a

Historically Underutilized Business Outreach EventAt Roland-Grise Middle School - 4412 Lake Avenue, Wilmington, NC

February 23, 2018 2pm - 4pm.And will be prequalifying subcontractorsFebruary 26, 2018 – March 19, 2018

Scope includes exterior envelope & MEPFor additional information, please contact Rusty Balderson-WMJ (910-679-4551);

NHCS (910-254-4313); Becker Morgan (910-341-7600)http://www.wmjordan.com/projects_for_bid/current_bids.html

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THE ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

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RECYCLING MANAGER

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is a community-owned utility providing the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with high quality and reliable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services through responsible and creative stewardship of the resources we manage. Our team seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic leader for OWASA’s award-winning Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant which is currently participating in the national Partnership for Clean Water initiative for optimization and continuous improvement. The Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Recycling Manager is directly responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, laboratory, and Biosolids recycling and reclaimed water programs. Other key responsibilities include:yy Maintain compliance with local, state

and federal regulations to include preparing and maintaining a variety of required reports

yy Lead OWASA’s 14.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant by providing leadership and developmental coaching to staff

yy Ensure performance expectations are met and supervise a staff of 22 employeesyy Maintain good relationships with

community neighbors and continue strong partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for its reclaimed water program

yy Support staff to continue producing Class A exceptional quality Biosolids which is mostly land applied locally by OWASA staff

yy Manage operational budget for facilityyy Support the mission and strategic

direction of the organization The ideal candidate will be an action-o r i en t ed s t r a t eg i c - th inke r w i th exceptional communication and leadership skills. Interpersonal skills are a must as is the ability to lead the team to fulfill the mission and goals of the organization while ensuring safe work practices are followed.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, biology, environmental science or a related field with five to seven years of progressive wastewater operations and supervisory experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the NC Grade IV Biological Wastewater Trea tment Opera tor Certification, NC Land Application Residual Operator Certification and valid NC Driver’s License as required for this position. OWASA is an Equal Opportuni ty Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity and inclusion.

Salary range: $82,044 - $126,349Closing date: March 21, 2018To complete an application visit www.owasa.org

Certified Orange County Living Wage Employer.

EDUCATION

SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Southeastern Community College is seeking to hire the following

full-time position.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR

PHYSICS INSTRUCTOR

Position details and application process can be found on the SCC website at www.sccnc.edu or call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. Initial review of applications will be March 16, 2018. AA/EOE

Bookstore Technician II:For more information regarding

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The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA), a progressive water utility providing water, wastewater and reclaimed water services to the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks highly motivated candidates for a Utility Mechanic I position.

Prior experience in a water and wastewater utility preferred but not required. We need a self-starter with excellent work ethic and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate is a team player with great communication skills.

Position connects and disconnects services and reads water meters using a hand- held device. Duties include installing and maintaining water, sewer and reclaimed water lines, servicing meters, valves, hydrants, manholes, easements, etc.

Position uses a wide variety of equipment and tools including air compressors, pavement saw, dump trucks, backhoes, compact rollers, metal detectors, etc.

Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and respond to af ter-hour s i tua t ions as necessary. Position requires exerting 20 – 50 pounds and walking or standing to a significant degree.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Valid NC Driver’s License. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity and inclusion.

Salary range: $33,957 - $52,295. Apply online at www.owasa.org. Closing date is March 5, 2018.

Certified Orange County Living Wage Employer.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN

Director of Utilities – New Bern, pop. Approximately 30,000. Progressive historic community situated at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers is seeking a Director of Utilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. Visit www.newbern-nc.org/jobs for more information. Position is open until filled. Initial review of resumes will take place beginning March 5, 2018. Qualified candidates should email resumes to [email protected]. Resumes may also be mailed to City of New Bern, Director of Human Resources, PO Box 1129, New Bern, NC 28563. Previous candidates who are still interested in being considered should submit an updated resume. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CR2 ___________ date __________International Paper, a major pulp and paper producer, is seeking its next generationof top Maintenance Mechanics for the Riegelwood, NC Mill. We are looking fordependable women and men with excellent problem-solving, communication andteamwork skills to fill our challenging positions. International Paper offers competitivesalaries and excellent benefits including health care, life insurance, disability income,gainsharing, holidays, vacation, 401K and pension.

Interested applicants should apply on-line atwww.internationalpaper.com

Between Monday, February 26, 2018 and Sunday, March 11, 2018Experienced Journeyman (J1) Maintenance Mechanics -

Electrical, Instrument (Must have 3-5 years of experience as a first class journeyman in chosen craft.)

Rate of Pay - $28.87

Electrical - Must be proficient in15 kV, 5 kV, and 480 V electrical distribution systemsand related equipment; relay based & distributed control systems; programmablelogic controllers; lighting systems; AC variable speed drives; be able to troubleshootall of the above.Instrument - Must be proficient in Instrument (pressure, temperature, analytical,etc.) calibration, installation & repair; control valves; distributed control systems;programmable logic controllers; combustion control & burner management systemsbe able to troubleshoot all of the above.

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Basic computer skills Able to function in a team environment Must be able to pass hands on demonstrated skill test and written tests. Prefer paper industry or related heavy industrial maintenance/construction

experiencePLUS: Must be willing to meet the following requirements: Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment Willing and capable of working all shifts Work overtime with last minute notification Work holidays and/or weekends Wear required safety equipment Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around

hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaceswith proper safety training and safety protection)

Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans

Your future is waiting to be written.

BIDS CONTINUED

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

FULL-TIME 12 MONTH POSITION

Job Description: Under the direction of the Executive Dean of Continuing Education oversees the Fire/Rescue, Health, and Emergency Services programs ensuring sufficient training, accreditation requirements, and program needs are met. Hiring Range: $50,000 - $61,294 (Salary based on experience.)

Application Deadline: March 24, 2018.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in Fire Protection or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of (4) years of experience in fire/rescue services and Level II Fire/Rescue Instructor Certification required.

Please submit a completed application to the Human Resource Office. To download an application or for more information please visit our website at www.wilsoncc.edu or contact Human Resources at (252)-246-1410.

EOE/ADA

THE CITY OF STATESVILLE

THE CITY OF STATESVILLE IS CURRENTLY ADVERTISING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS. APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CI.STATESVILLE.NC.NET . APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE DATE IF ONE IS NOTED.

IT DEPARTMENT METER READER SALARY RANGE:

$26,760.03 - $44,155.28

WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT

PLANT OPERATOR SALARY RANGES:

GRADE II - $32,526.83 - $53,670.03 GRADE III - $34,154.02 - $56, 353.65 GRADE IV - $37,654.45 - $62,130.02

RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT

POOL MANAGER - $12.00 PER HR. ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER -

$10.50 PER HR. LIFE GUARDS - $9.00 PER HR. POOL STAFF - $8.50 PER HR. RECREATION SUPERVISOR/

SUMMER CAMP - $9.00 PER HR.

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE DIVISION TEMPORARY SKILLED LABORER

$10.00 PER HR.

PUBLIC GROUNDS & CEMETERIES DIVISION

TEMPORARY SKILLED LABORER $10.00 PER HR.

PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION TEMPORARY SKILLED LABORER

$10.00 PER HR.

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

EOE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST

FOR QUALIFICATIONSFOR

CITY OF ROCKY MOUNT

HOLLY STREET PARK LWCF RENOVATIONS

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking Request for Qualifications for “RFQ #602 – Hol ly St ree t Park LWCF Renovations”. Companies providing qualification proposals shall be duly qualified and licensed to provide the Holly Street Park LWCF Renovations as required.

All Request for Qualification proposal responses are due back to the City of Rocky Mount Purchasing Office by 4:00 P.M., on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Bids may be mailed to: CITY OF ROCKY MOUNT, PURCHASING OFFICE, ATTN: RAMONA PLEMMER, 331 S. FRANKLIN STREET, P.O. BOX 1180, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27802-1180. Qualification proposal responses may also be hand delivered to the Purchasing Office located on the 4th floor of the Administrative Complex on 331 S. Franklin Street.

A pre-submittal conference will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Imperial Center, Black Box Theater located at 270 Gay Street. The City of Rocky Mount is seeking 30% minority business participation on the Holly Street Park LWCF Renovations project. All potential bidders or their representatives are encouraged to attend the pre-submittal conference.

Instructions for submitting Request for Qualification proposals may be obtained at the office of the City Purchasing M a n a g e r o n t h e f o u r t h f l o o r o f Administrative Complex building during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. RFQ information may be viewed on-line at www.rockymountnc.gov.

The City of Rocky Mount reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City of Rocky Mount will not discriminate against any bidder submitting a bid because of race, creed, color, national origin or handicap.

CITY OF ROCKY MOUNT

Delton L. FarmerPurchasing Manager


Allied Fire Protection, Inc., Raleigh, NC Phone (919) 772-9200 - Fax (919) 779-4220, is soliciting bids from HUB contractors and suppliers’ pricing relating to the automatic fire sprinkler i n s t a l l a t i o n s f o r : N o r t h R i d g e Elementary School Raleigh NC. Pricing is due March 12, 2018 in our office by 5:00 p.m. Call for appointment to view Plans and specs in our office or to receive list of locations where documents are available.


The Union County Board of Education, Monroe, NC, will receive bids for Window Replacement at East Elementary School and Parkwood High School, Bid Number 8-97000121.

A Mandatory Prebid Meeting will be held 11:00 a.m. on March 2, 2018 at the front entrance of East Elementary School, 515 Elizabeth Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112 and may reconvene at Parkwood High School, 3220 Parkwood School Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Bid documents and questions relating to this project may be directed to Ms. Penny Helms, CLGPO, at [email protected].

Bids will be received by at the UCPS Facilities Department, 201 Venus Street, Monroe, NC 28112 no later than 10:00 am on March 15, 2018. The sealed envelope must reference Company Name, Address, and Bid Number. Bids may not be withdrawn for (60) days after bid due date.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities in bidding.



Sealed proposals from contractors will be opened on March 15, 2018 @ 1:30 pm for the Wake County Public School System Mobile Classroom Addition at Beaverdam ES. Additional information required to respond to this request for bids is available on our website at: http://www.wcpss.net/Page/250 . Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The Wake County Public School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

PROFESSIONAL CONTINUED

Goldsboro Housing Authority located in Goldsboro, NC(50 miles east of Raleigh, NC) is seeking qualified candidatesfor the following position:

Chief Operating Officer is responsible for monitoringday-to-day activities Development/Capital projects, PublicHousing, Section 8; oversees preparation of administrative/HUD budget; assists to develop, plan, implement internalpolicies, programs, goals; reviews/analyzes budget requests/

expenditures; monitors/oversees staff recruitment, training, discipline, etc. Positionsopened until filled. Visit www.hacg.org for full job description.

To apply, submit resume to [email protected]. The Goldsboro Housing Authorityis an equal opportunity employer. “This job is covered under the requirements ofSection 3 of the HUD Act of 1968”.


ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL is responsible fordrafting/monitoring complex contracts; prepares litigation,legal memoranda, real estate documents; oral/written adviceon agency policy, forms, procurement issues; reviews/approves requests for proposals/invitations for bids, etc.

Positions opened until filled. Visit www.hacg.org for full job description.


200 W. Fifth StreetGreenville, NC 27858

252-329-4492http://www.greenvillenc.gov

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICESSALARY:Salary: See Position Description

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY:Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director of Financial Services, theCity of Greenville, North Carolina (population 90,600) seeks a dynamic, highlymotivated, and experienced professional for the position of Director of FinancialServices. The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant City Manager/CFO and will provide leadership, direction, and guidance to a high performing staffperforming diverse finance-related duties.

Successful candidate must possess a team-oriented, collaborative leadership style;extensive knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting; exceptionalinterpersonal, communication (oral and written), and human relations skills; excellentanalytical skills; ability to foster organizational change by developing and implementingcreative approaches that add value to the organization; ability to work acrossdepartments to form partnerships that foster better services; ability to evaluate processes,building upon those that are effective and sustainable and removing obsolete andineffective processes; and the capacity to perform effectively in a culture markedby high expectations.

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Applications accepted until filled. First review of applications will begin onFebruary 26, 2018. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply on or before2/26/18 for first consideration.

Hiring salary range: $104,728 - $130,873.60, depending on qualifications.Full salary range: $104,728 - $157,040.

APPLICATIONS MAYBE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: http://www.greenvillenc.gov

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

PROFESSIONAL CONTINUED


Chief Operating Officer is responsible for monitoringday-to-day activities Development/Capital projects, PublicHousing, Section 8; oversees preparation of administrative/HUD budget; assists to develop, plan, implement internalpolicies, programs, goals; reviews/analyzes budget requests/

expenditures; monitors/oversees staff recruitment, training, discipline, etc. Positionsopened until filled. Visit www.hacg.org for full job description.



ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL is responsible fordrafting/monitoring complex contracts; prepares litigation,legal memoranda, real estate documents; oral/written adviceon agency policy, forms, procurement issues; reviews/approves requests for proposals/invitations for bids, etc.

Positions opened until filled. Visit www.hacg.org for full job description.


200 W. Fifth StreetGreenville, NC 27858

252-329-4492http://www.greenvillenc.gov

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICESSALARY:Salary: See Position Description

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY:Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director of Financial Services, theCity of Greenville, North Carolina (population 90,600) seeks a dynamic, highlymotivated, and experienced professional for the position of Director of FinancialServices. The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant City Manager/CFO and will provide leadership, direction, and guidance to a high performing staffperforming diverse finance-related duties.

Successful candidate must possess a team-oriented, collaborative leadership style;extensive knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting; exceptionalinterpersonal, communication (oral and written), and human relations skills; excellentanalytical skills; ability to foster organizational change by developing and implementingcreative approaches that add value to the organization; ability to work acrossdepartments to form partnerships that foster better services; ability to evaluate processes,building upon those that are effective and sustainable and removing obsolete andineffective processes; and the capacity to perform effectively in a culture markedby high expectations.

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Applications accepted until filled. First review of applications will begin onFebruary 26, 2018. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply on or before2/26/18 for first consideration.

Hiring salary range: $104,728 - $130,873.60, depending on qualifications.Full salary range: $104,728 - $157,040.

APPLICATIONS MAYBE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: http://www.greenvillenc.gov

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.